Solved Murders - True Crime Stories - A Dream Life Shattered The Tragic Death of Gloria Mesías and Her Husband’s Betrayal PART1 #28

Episode Date: November 10, 2025

#horrorstories #reddithorrorstories #ScaryStories #creepypasta #horrortales #tragicdeath #truecrimecase #husbandsbetrayal #darkreality #unsolvedtragedy  This story explores the devastating life of Gloria Mesías, whose dream of happiness turned into a nightmare. What began as a seemingly normal family life ended with betrayal, heartbreak, and a shocking death that left her community in disbelief. It’s a chilling reminder that sometimes the real horror hides behind closed doors.  horrorstories, reddithorrorstories, scarystories, horrorstory, creepypasta, horrortales, tragicdeath, betrayalstory, truecrime, darktales, familytragedy, shockingbetrayal, mysteriousdeath, realhorrorstories, eerieevents, chillingstories, nightmarelife, twistedfate, heartbreaktales, unsolvedtragedy

Gloria's Story Gloria Maria Messias Madrano was born in March of 1990 in Peru. She was the oldest of three kids and the only girl in her family. Her parents, Gloria Madrano and Miguel Messias, always said she was the light of the house. From a young age, she carried herself with a kind of energy that brightened every room she walked into. People naturally gravitated toward her because she was charismatic, sweet, and deeply caring. She was also a dreamer, someone who believed in setting her sights high and working

until she got there. But alongside all those soft qualities, she had a razor-sharp intelligence that would later turn her into a talented and successful woman. By the year 2010, Gloria was living with her family in a city in southern Peru called Ica. That year, something unexpected happened, something that would set her life on a new, complicated path. She had He met a man named Raphael Alejandro Erdenita Alvarez, a young Venezuelan whose charm was almost magnetic. He was extroverted, outgoing, and full of personality. It didn't take long for Gloria to be swept away by him. Raphael had big dreams. He wasn't just a man working a job, he was chasing something bigger, he wanted to become a well-known singer, not just in Peru but internationally.

Music was his passion, his obsession. For Gloria, that ambition made him even more attractive. She admired dreamers, because she was one herself. So when Raphael came into her life, full of charisma and plans for the future, she couldn't resist. The two of them started dating, and their relationship quickly grew into something that looked like a fairy tale from the outside. Gloria fell head over heels. To her, Raphael wasn't just another boyfriend, he was, the one, the love of her life, the man she thought she was destined to spend forever with.

Her family noticed how happy she was, and that made them happy too. They welcomed Raphael into their lives, treating him like a son and a brother. Well, almost everyone. Gloria's mom had her doubts. Something about Raphael's kindness felt, off, almost rehearsed. like it was more of a performance than his true nature. But she kept quiet about her suspicions. She didn't want to burst her daughter's bubble.

After all, Gloria was in love, and sometimes happiness mattered more than gut feelings. Years went by, and the couple seemed inseparable. By 2019, after nearly a decade together, they decided to make it official. On January 6, they married in a civil ceremony, and just a few days later, on January 12th, they had a beautiful religious ceremony. Their wedding was full of joy, laughter, and celebrations that left everyone believing they were witnessing the beginning of a love story straight out of a movie. After tying the knot, Gloria and Raphael made the decision to move to Lima, the capital

of Peru. Lima was a place full of opportunities, a city where people went to chase bigger dreams. For Gloria, it meant a chance to grow her professional career. For Raphael, it was the stage where he hoped his music would finally take off. Gloria was laser-focused on her education. Soon after moving, she finished her university studies and proudly earned her degree in tourism and hospitality management. From that point on, she dedicated herself to building her career. She was the kind of woman who didn't just work hard, she gave her.

gave everything she had. Her colleagues and acquaintances described her as determined, intelligent, and hardworking. Slowly but surely, she carved out her space in the competitive tourism and hospitality industry. Over time, she built her reputation as a successful businesswoman, respected and admired by many. Gloria's achievements didn't stop there. She became fluent in several languages, which gave her even more opportunities to travel abroad. She explored different countries, expanded her knowledge, and created unforgettable memories. Each milestone made her proud, and she loved sharing her accomplishments with her family and friends on social media. Her success wasn't just hers, it was something her loved one celebrated right alongside her.

While Gloria was rising professionally, Raphael was chasing music. But the truth was, success didn't come easy. He performed in bars and nightclubs, but the pay wasn't great. His gigs didn't bring in enough money to sustain their household. That responsibility fell on glorious shoulders. She paid for nearly everything, rent, bills, groceries. On top of that, she also covered Raphael's music expenses, his studies, equipment, and even promotional materials. She believed in him, and she wanted to see him succeed.

Supporting his dream was, in her mind, part of being a loving partner. For Gloria, it wasn't a burden. She loved him enough to carry that weight. She believed he'd eventually find his big break, and when he did, it would all be worth it. Her love for Raphael was deep, borderline blind at times. She even thought about the future in ways most people wouldn't. She worried about what would happen if something ever happened to her before Raphael made it. Out of love, she bought two life insurance policies under her name, with Raphael as the sole beneficiary.

It was her way of making sure he'd be taken care of, no matter what. By mid-2023, Gloria's financial situation was so strong that she started looking to buy her own apartment. On the personal side, she also dreamed of becoming a mother. She promised her dad that by the following year, he'd finally be a grandfather. Her bond with her mom was equally strong, they reminded each other every single day how much they loved one another. From the outside, Gloria's life looked perfect. A dream come true. But not everything was what it seemed. On social media, Raphael painted their marriage as picture perfect. He posted romantic dedications, shared photos of them smiling together, and even

featured Gloria in one of his music videos. They gave off the image of a happy couple, a team in love. But behind closed doors, the cracks were starting to show. By late 2023, Gloria was growing frustrated. She noticed Raphael wasn't making progress with his career. He had gotten used to the comfort her financial stability provided. The problem was, Gloria didn't just want to bankroll his life, she wanted him to take initiative. She encouraged him to study, to pursue a different profession alongside music, but Raphael resisted. He didn't want to leave music behind. He even tried enrolling in other fields twice, but each time he dropped out after the first semester. To Gloria, this wasn't just disappointing, it was a warning sign.

She started thinking about separation. Their marriage, once full of promise, was no longer as solid as it looked. Raphael's financial dependency, paired with Gloria's growing dissatisfaction, created tension that couldn't be hidden forever. And then came Sunday, October 8, 2023. That night, everything changed. The security cameras of the apartment building were global. Gloria and Raphael lived quietly recorded their last movements together.

What they captured would soon become critical evidence in unraveling the truth about what really happened behind the doors of what once looked like a perfect marriage. To be continued.